Climate Wayfinding (cancelled)

Many people are looking at the climate crisis with distress and grappling with the question “what can I do?” 

Climate Wayfinding is a deep learning program for Concordia students seeking clarity, courage, and community on their climate journeys. Provided October 15th-18th during reading week, this intensive will use individual and group exploration, participants identify their unique contributions and develop key capacities for climate engagement. To achieve this, participants will:

• look inward — exploring our climate emotions, core motivations, guiding values, and skills and “superpowers.”

• look outward — exploring climate solutions, accelerators for change, and our unique contexts and communities.

• look forward — exploring our visions of the future and creating a personalized “climate compass” and plan.

What does the experience involve? 

​​Climate Wayfinding weaves together curated read/watch/listen materials to prepare you for the in-person discussion, group engagement, prompts for reflection and free-writing, facilitated large-group discussion, independent small-group discussion, mindful connection to the gardens of Loyola campus, and resources and activities to go deeper in climate engagement. 

Schedule

To participate, students must be able to commit to the following:

• 3-4 hours of reading/watching/listening before you arrive on the first day. 

• Participation in each of the following collective learning sessions at the Loyola campus:

  • Tuesday October 15 @ 1 - 5 p.m.
  • Wednesday October 16 @ 10 a.m. - 4:30 pm.
  • Thursday October 17 @ 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Friday October 18 @ 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.  

• 30 minutes of reading and reflection, assigned at the end of each session to complete before the next day. 

Food will be provided (snacks on October 15 and lunch on October 16, 17, and 18).

Who is this for?

If you are a current undergraduate or graduate student holding questions about your place in climate engagement and/or seeking deeper contribution, this program is designed for you. We think it will be especially suited to those looking to unpack their deeper motivations and gain focus and clarity in an affirming community. All majors and backgrounds are welcome. 

NOTE: This program is not designed for those who are looking primarily for climate 101, career counseling, or technical content.   

Who is this by?

Climate Wayfinding is a series designed by The All We Can Save Project and creator Dr. Katharine Wilkinson. Concordia’s Sustainability Ambassadors Program Coordinator, Meredith Marty-Dugas, received training in Climate Wayfinding this past summer and is thrilled to be bringing to our campus. 

This deep learning program is being hosted on campus by the Office of Sustainability and the Multi-Faith and Spirituality Centre.  

This event is part of Campus Sustainability Month at Concordia, a month-long series of sustainability events and activities.